Kalo planted after few weeks after first application of bokashi & mulch. This followed by more layering of bokashi, followed by more mulch, and a sprinkling of more bokashi. Foreground is bung-lung u. Grow appears vigorous. Recent transplants of 'awa spotted hiwa, kalo kai kea, kalo manini owali (not shown, rear) planted today. carboy. Date 12/23/07. Courtesy of Bokashi Center, http://bokashicenter.com
Bokashi and its residues left on leaf after third broadcast. It is recommended that bokashi not be spread onto leaves, which is a sensitive part of the plant, as the ph is 3.5 and could burn them. It is believed that length of time matters. If the leaf doesn't capture and hold the bokashi for a good length of time, e.g., vertical leaves like chives, then no burning occurs... The next slides show what happens to leaves that would hold the bokashi. Courtesy of Bokashi Center, http://bokashicenter.com
More bokashi and its residues left on leaf after third broadcast. (Note: no matter if bokashi or not, this shouldn't be done anyway.) Courtesy of Bokashi Center, http://bokashicenter.com
Apparent bokashi burn marks - 2 days later. Courtesy of Bokashi Center, http://bokashicenter.com
top taro leaf, apparent burn by bokashi
Underside of taro leaf, apparent burn by bokashi. Still all this is a lot safer for humans and the environment - its handling, antioxidants, no leachates, etc. - than dealing with chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Courtesy of Bokashi Center, http://bokashicenter.com
Two weeks later. Date 1/6/08. Courtesy of Bokashi Center, http://bokashicenter.com
Four weeks later. Date 1/21/08. Courtesy of Bokashi Center, http://bokashicenter.com
Seven weeks later. Date 2/9/08. Courtesy of Bokashi Center, http://bokashicenter.com
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